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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,069.30, 49,757.49 and 24,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,069.30, 49,757.49 and 24,133.14 is: 33,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,069.30 : 49,757.49 = 24,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,069.30/49,757.49 = 24,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,069.30x = 49,757.49 × 24,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,069.30x = 1,200,804,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,804,472.22/36,069.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,291.59

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